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What is formed in an aldol condensation reaction?
β-hydroxyaldehyde or β-hydroxyketone
What does the dehydration stage in aldol condensation involve?
Elimination of a water molecule or an alcohol molecule
What is the first part of the aldol condensation reaction called?
Aldol reaction
What is the structural unit found in many naturally occurring molecules and pharmaceuticals?
Aldol (aldehyde + alcohol)
What does the term 'aldol condensation' commonly refer to in biochemistry?
The first (addition) stage of the process - the aldol reaction itself
Test your knowledge on aldol condensation, a significant condensation reaction in organic chemistry, resulting in the formation of β-hydroxyaldehyde or β-hydroxyketone and then a conjugated enone. Explore its role in organic synthesis and biochemistry.
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